Tag "Edgar Lungu"
Sub-Saharan Africa
Under The Radar
Under the Radar: Instability in Zambia increases as election looms
Zambia is witnessing violence against opposition parties and foreigners n the run-up to elections in August. With the economy in trouble in the wake of low commodity prices, President Edgar Lungu is attempting to consolidate power, after what has been a tumultuous two years.
Politics
Sub-Saharan Africa
Zambia’s president faces tough choices ahead of August election
A shrinking economy, violent escalations, and a possible IMF bailout have put Zambia’s President Lungu in a difficult position ahead of 2016 election.
Economics
Sub-Saharan Africa
Can the Central African Federation survive recent events?
In the wake of recent sweeping environmental and political events, member countries of the defunct Central African Federation make painful choices to improve their economic performance. Will a rainbow follow the
